
Article 1 
The substances specified in the Annex, belonging to the additive category ‘sensory additives’ and to the functional group ‘flavouring compounds’, are authorised as feed additives in animal nutrition subject to the conditions laid down in that Annex.
Article 2 

1. The substances specified in the Annex and premixtures containing those substances belonging to the additive category ‘sensory additives’ and to the functional group ‘flavouring compounds’ which are produced and labelled before 15 September 2018 in accordance with the rules applicable before 15 March 2018 may continue to be placed on the market and used until the existing stocks are exhausted.
2. Feed materials and compound feed containing the substances belonging to, the additive category ‘sensory additives’ and to the functional group ‘flavouring compounds’ as specified in the Annex which are produced and labelled before 15 March 2019 in accordance with the rules applicable before 15 March 2018 may continue to be placed on the market and used until the existing stocks are exhausted if they are intended for food-producing animals.
3. Feed materials and compound feed containing the substances belonging to, the additive category ‘sensory additives’ and to the functional group ‘flavouring compounds’ as specified in the Annex which are produced and labelled before 15 March 2020 in accordance with the rules applicable before 15 March 2018 may continue to be placed on the market and used until the existing stocks are exhausted if they are intended for non-food-producing animals.
Article 3 
This Regulation shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.
This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.Done at Brussels, 15 February 2018.
For the Commission
The President
Jean-Claude JUNCKER
ANNEX

Identification number of the additive Name of the holder of authorisation Additive Composition, chemical formula, description, analytical method Species or category of animal Maximum age Minimum content Maximum content Other provisions End of period of authorisation
mg of active substance/kg of complete feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12 %
Category: Sensory additives. Functional group: Flavouring compounds
2b15019 — 2,4,5-Trimethylthiazole 
2,4,5-Trimethylthiazole

Produced by chemical synthesis

Purity: min. 97 % assay

Chemical formula: C6H9NS

CAS number: 13623-11-5

FLAVIS No: 15.019

For the determination of 2,4,5-trimethylthiazole in the feed additive and in feed flavouring premixtures:

Gas chromatography mass spectrometry with retention time locking GC-MS-RTL.
 All animal species — — — 
1. The additive shall be incorporated into the feed in the form of a premixture.

2. In the directions for use of the additive and premixtures, the storage and stability conditions shall be indicated.

3. 
'Recommended maximum content of the active substance of complete feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12 %: 0,05 mg/kg.'

4. The functional group, the identification number, the name and the added amount of the active substance shall be indicated on the label of the premixture where the use level suggested on the label of the premixture would result in exceeding the level referred to in point 3.

5. The functional group, the identification number, the name and the added amount of the active substance shall be indicated in the labelling of feed materials and compound feedingstuffs where the content of the active substance in the complete feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12 % exceeds: 0,05 mg/kg.

6. For users of the additive and premixtures, feed business operators shall establish operational procedures and organisational measures to address potential risks by inhalation, dermal contact or eyes contact. Where those risks cannot be eliminated or reduced to a minimum by such procedures and measures, the additive and premixtures shall be used with personal protective equipment, including breathing protection, safety glasses and gloves.
 15.3.2028
2b15013 — 2-Isobutylthiazole 
2-Isobutylthiazole

2-Isobutylthiazole

Produced by chemical synthesis

Purity: min. 96 % assay

Chemical formula: C7H11NS

CAS number: 18640-74-9

FLAVIS No: 15.013

For the determination of 2-isobutylthiazole in the feed additive and in feed flavouring premixtures:

Gas chromatography mass spectrometry with retention time locking GC-MS-RTL.
 All animal species — — — 
1. The additive shall be incorporated into the feed in the form of a premixture.

2. In the directions for use of the additive and premixtures, the storage and stability conditions shall be indicated.

3. 
'Recommended maximum content of the active substance of complete feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12 %: 0,05 mg/kg.'

4. The functional group, the identification number, the name and the added amount of the active substance shall be indicated on the label of the premixture where the use level suggested on the label of the premixture would result in exceeding the level referred to in point 3.

5. The functional group, the identification number, the name and the added amount of the active substance shall be indicated in the labelling of feed materials and compound feedingstuffs where the content of the active substance in the complete feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12 % exceeds: 0,05 mg/kg.

6. For users of the additive and premixtures, feed business operators shall establish operational procedures and organisational measures to address potential risks by inhalation, dermal contact or eyes contact. Where those risks cannot be eliminated or reduced to a minimum by such procedures and measures, the additive and premixtures shall be used with personal protective equipment, including breathing protection, safety glasses and gloves.
 15.3.2028
2b15014 — 5-(2-Hydroxyethyl)-4-methylthiazole 
5-(2-Hydroxyethyl)-4-methylthiazole

5-(2-Hydroxyethyl)-4-methylthiazole

Produced by chemical synthesis

Purity: min. 96 % assay

Chemical formula: C6H9ONS

CAS number: 137-00-8

FLAVIS No: 15.014

For the determination of 5-(2-hydroxyethyl)-4-methylthiazole in the feed additive and in feed flavouring premixtures:

Gas chromatography mass spectrometry with retention time locking GC-MS-RTL.
 All animal species — — — 
1. The additive shall be incorporated into the feed in the form of a premixture.

2. In the directions for use of the additive and premixtures, the storage and stability conditions shall be indicated.

3. 
'Recommended maximum content of the active substance of complete feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12 %: 0,05 mg/kg.'

4. The functional group, the identification number, the name and the added amount of the active substance shall be indicated on the label of the premixture where the use level suggested on the label of the premixture would result in exceeding the level referred to in point 3.

5. The functional group, the identification number, the name and the added amount of the active substance shall be indicated in the labelling of feed materials and compound feedingstuffs where the content of the active substance in the complete feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12 % exceeds: 0,05 mg/kg.

6. For users of the additive and premixtures, feed business operators shall establish operational procedures and organisational measures to address potential risks by inhalation, dermal contact or eyes contact. Where those risks cannot be eliminated or reduced to a minimum by such procedures and measures, the additive and premixtures shall be used with personal protective equipment, including breathing protection, safety glasses and gloves.
 15.3.2028
2b15020 — 2-Acetylthiazole 
2-Acetylthiazole

2-Acetylthiazole

Produced by chemical synthesis

Purity: min. 97 % assay

Chemical formula: C5H5ONS

CAS number: 24295-03-2

FLAVIS No: 15.020

For the determination of 2-acetylthiazole in the feed additive and in feed flavouring premixtures:

Gas chromatography mass spectrometry with retention time locking GC-MS-RTL.
 All animal species — — — 
1. The additive shall be incorporated into the feed in the form of a premixture.

2. In the directions for use of the additive and premixtures, the storage and stability conditions shall be indicated.

3. 
'Recommended maximum content of the active substance of complete feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12 %: 0,05 mg/kg.'

4. The functional group, the identification number, the name and the added amount of the active substance shall be indicated on the label of the premixture where the use level suggested on the label of the premixture would result in exceeding the level referred to in point 3.

5. The functional group, the identification number, the name and the added amount of the active substance shall be indicated in the labelling of feed materials and compound feedingstuffs where the content of the active substance in the complete feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12 % exceeds: 0,05 mg/kg.

6. For users of the additive and premixtures, feed business operators shall establish operational procedures and organisational measures to address potential risks by inhalation, dermal contact or eyes contact. Where those risks cannot be eliminated or reduced to a minimum by such procedures and measures, the additive and premixtures shall be used with personal protective equipment, including breathing protection, safety glasses and gloves.
 15.3.2028
2b15033 — 2-Ethyl-4- methylthiazole 
2-Ethyl-4- methylthiazole

2-Ethyl-4- methylthiazole

Produced by chemical synthesis

Purity: min. 97 % assay

Chemical formula: C6H9NS

CAS number:15679-12-6

FLAVIS No: 15.033

For the determination of 2-ethyl-4- methylthiazole in the feed additive and in feed flavouring premixtures:

Gas chromatography mass spectrometry with retention time locking GC-MS-RTL.
 All animal species — — — 
1. The additive shall be incorporated into the feed in the form of a premixture.

2. In the directions for use of the additive and premixtures, the storage and stability conditions shall be indicated.

3. 
'Recommended maximum content of the active substance of complete feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12 %: 0,05 mg/kg.'

4. The functional group, the identification number, the name and the added amount of the active substance shall be indicated on the label of the premixture where the use level suggested on the label of the premixture would result in exceeding the level referred to in point 3.

5. The functional group, the identification number, the name and the added amount of the active substance shall be indicated in the labelling of feed materials and compound feedingstuffs where the content of the active substance in the complete feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12 % exceeds: 0,05 mg/kg.

6. For users of the additive and premixtures, feed business operators shall establish operational procedures and organisational measures to address potential risks by inhalation, dermal contact or eyes contact. Where those risks cannot be eliminated or reduced to a minimum by such procedures and measures, the additive and premixtures shall be used with personal protective equipment, including breathing protection, safety glasses and gloves.
 15.3.2028
2b15113 — 5,6-Dihydro-2,4,6,tris(2-methylpropyl)4H-1,3,5-dithiazine 
5,6-Dihydro-2,4,6,tris(2-methylpropyl)4H-1,3,5-dithiazine

5,6-Dihydro-2,4,6,tris(2-methylpropyl)4H-1,3,5-dithiazine

Produced by chemical synthesis

Purity: min. 87 % assay

Chemical formula: C15H31NS2

CAS number: 74595-94-1

FLAVIS No: 15.113

For the determination of 5,6-dihydro-2,4,6,tris(2-methylpropyl)4H-1,3,5-dithiazine in the feed additive and in feed flavouring premixtures:

Gas chromatography mass spectrometry with retention time locking GC-MS-RTL.
 All animal species — — — 
1. The additive shall be incorporated into the feed in the form of a premixture.

2. In the directions for use of the additive and premixtures, the storage and stability conditions shall be indicated.

3. 
'Recommended maximum content of the active substance of complete feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12 %: 0,05 mg/kg.'

4. The functional group, the identification number, the name and the added amount of the active substance shall be indicated on the label of the premixture where the use level suggested on the label of the premixture would result in exceeding the level referred to in point 3.

5. The functional group, the identification number, the name and the added amount of the active substance shall be indicated in the labelling of feed materials and compound feedingstuffs where the content of the active substance in the complete feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12 % exceeds: 0,05 mg/kg.

6. For users of the additive and premixtures, feed business operators shall establish operational procedures and organisational measures to address potential risks by inhalation, dermal contact or eyes contact. Where those risks cannot be eliminated or reduced to a minimum by such procedures and measures, the additive and premixtures shall be used with personal protective equipment, including breathing protection, safety glasses and gloves.
 15.3.2028
2b16027 — Thiamine hydrochloride 
Thiamine hydrochloride

Thiamine hydrochloride

Produced by chemical synthesis

Purity: min.98 % assay

Chemical formula: C12H17ClN4OS · HCl

CAS number: 67-03-8

FLAVIS No: 16.027

For the determination of thiamine hydrochloride in the feed additive and in feed flavouring premixtures:

High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) European Pharmacopeia (Ph. Eur. 6.0, method 01/2008:0303)
 All animal species — — — 
1. The additive shall be incorporated into the feed in the form of a premixture.

2. In the directions for use of the additive and premixtures, the storage and stability conditions shall be indicated.

3. 
'Recommended maximum content of the active substance of complete feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12 %: 0,05 mg/kg.'

4. The functional group, the identification number, the name and the added amount of the active substance shall be indicated on the label of the premixture where the use level suggested on the label of the premixture would result in exceeding the level referred to in point 3.

5. The functional group, the identification number, the name and the added amount of the active substance shall be indicated in the labelling of feed materials and compound feedingstuffs where the content of the active substance in the complete feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12 % exceeds: 0,05 mg/kg.

6. For users of the additive and premixtures, feed business operators shall establish operational procedures and organisational measures to address potential risks by inhalation, dermal contact or eyes contact. Where those risks cannot be eliminated or reduced to a minimum by such procedures and measures, the additive and premixtures shall be used with personal protective equipment, including breathing protection, safety glasses and gloves.
 15.3.2028
